urography; CT urography
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Indications
- flank pain
- suspected kidney stones
- hematuria
- suspected obstructive uropathy
- suspected congenital anomaly
Procedure
- radiographic imaging (generally CT) of any part or the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder) after injection of contrast
Notes
- also see intravenous pyelography
More general terms
References
- ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
- ↑ Burnett S et al Netdoctor: Urography (pyelography) http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/examinations/urography.htm
- ↑ Mathur M eMedicine (Medscape): Urography http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1890669-overview